Naruto vol. 2 The worst client / story and art by Masashi Kishimoto ; [English adaptation by Jo Duffy].

Reads manga-style, back to front.

"This graphic novel contains material that was originally published in English in Shonen jump #6-10"--Title page verso.

You failed! -- Worst client -- Target #2 -- Going ashore -- Game over!! -- Ninja!! -- Secret plan ...!!! -- Return of the Sharigan -- Who are you?! -- Preparations for battle -- Previews.

V. 1. The tests of the ninja -- v. 2. The worst client -- v. 3. Bridge of courage -- v. 4. The new opponents -- v. 5. Exam hell -- v. 6. The Forest of Death -- v. 7. Orochimaru's curse -- v. 8. Life-and-death battles -- v. 9. Turning the tables -- v. 10.A splendid ninja -- v. 11. Impassioned efforts.

"Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura have passed the final test to become junior ninja - but now the challenge begins. Tired of menial tasks, the young ninja ask for a tougher assignment, and find themselves - together with their teacher, Kakashi - body guarding a cranky old man from the Land of Waves. But Tazuna the bridgebuilder is in more danger than anyone realizes : he's the target of elite ninja assassins, including Zabuza, 'the demon', and our heroes are about to face a trial by fire ..."--Cover.

"Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura have passed the final test to become junior ninja - but now the challenge begins. Tired of menial tasks, the young ninja ask for a tougher assignment, and find themselves - together with their teacher, Kakashi - bodyguarding a cranky old man from the Land of Waves. But Tazuna the bridgebuilder is in more danger than anyone realizes : he's the target of elite ninja assassins, including Zabuza, 'the demon', and our heroes are about to face a trial by fire ..."--Cover.

In the village of Konohagakure, school is literally a battlefield where classmates are ninjas in training competing to become the greatest ninja in the land.

Rated T for teens. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

Translated from the Japanese.